The hostess was upset with us, because the table she recommended was I direct sin. She didn’t let the person seating us, they could have shaded us in umbrellas. She told us we’d now to have to wait since we moved, and now the waitress was triple seated. The waitress was gr8, knowledgeable and excellent.

Saturday, we met friends for Breakfast. We'd given Gertrude's great reviews for each of many visits. But . . .this time we were embarrassed by the waiter's dirty shirt, very small portions and incomplete presentation. We are long time DBG members, so we'll be back, but this experience was a huge disappointment.

Used to be great but they have a fairly new chef & our meal was disappointing. The shrimp, on an otherwise terrific appetizer, was mushy. The chocolate cake, with a great contrast of ancho chile, was dry. The burger used to be fabulous but the addition of underseasoned mushroom duxelles made it knife & fork fare & kind of bland. Too bad as it’s a great setting

Gertrude's is hit-or-miss. The menu is different every time I go; this time, my companion and I both had a hard time finding something we wanted for lunch. The only sandwichy thing was the burger; the rest of the entrees that aren't soup or salad were all around $30 - too much for lunch. My friend had the arugula and date salad, which is very hard to eat (can't get it on the fork, and if you do, it sticks out all over the place) but which she said tasted wonderful. I got the special - a pastrami reuben - and it was good except that it was cooked too long and the bread was charred. I might have sent it back except that we'd already waited far too long for our food. Lunch was an hour and a half! All of that said, the reasons I'd recommend going there are that the food is good once you get it, and if you're at the Desert Botanical Garden anyway, it's a nice relaxation after walking around for a couple of hours.

Gertrude's is one of our favorite restaurants ! It is a great place to take out of town guests for a change of pace. Not only is the food good, but being located in the Desert Botanical Gardens is a bonus. We can't think of a better ambiance.

Always take out-of-town guests to Gertrude's while they are in town as I just feel it is a VERY special place with wonderful choices of food!

Tags: Organic, Good for a Date, Scenic View, Seasonal, Cozy, Casual, Creative Cuisine, Tasting Menu, Great for Outdoor Dining, Good for Anniversaries, Neighborhood Gem, Local Ingredients, Good Vegetarian Options, Worth the Drive, Healthy, Good for Birthdays, Special Occasion, Fit for Foodies, Quiet Conversation, Fun, People Watching

We have been to Gertrudes a number of times now and each time our experience is slightly different. We like to take friends in town here because it is a lovely setting. The menu is not wide ranging but has wonderful options to suit a range of tastes. It leans towards the fine dining end of the spectrum but the setting is very casual. My husband and I are vegan and there is always a vegan appetizer and vegan main course, and these are always wonderful. This last time did not disappoint. There were four of us, two vegans and two red meat eaters and all four of us were very happy with our meals. The smoked tofu appetizer was my favorite.

Tags: Good Vegetarian Options, Good for Groups, Great for Outdoor Dining, Notable Wine List

Wonderful outdoor patio dining. I had the frittata from the brunch menu, it was delicious. Ingredients are fresh and local. Service was faultless. Be sure to make reservations, it can be hard to get in otherwise. Highly recommended!

Tags: Healthy, Gluten Free Options, Good for Groups, People Watching, Great for Outdoor Dining, Worth the Drive, Sunday Lunch, Local Ingredients, Special Occasion, Great for Lunch

Sat outside. Weather perfect. Such a perfect location next to the gardens. Waiters attentive. We stayed after we finished eating and no one asked us to leave. They make the best burrito I've ever eaten. Enjoyed the music too.

Tags: Great for Lunch, Good for Birthdays, Casual, Spicy, People Watching, Creative Cuisine, Great for Brunch, Authentic, Fun, Kid-friendly, Scenic View, Local Ingredients, Quiet Conversation, Fit for Foodies, Live Music, Sunday Lunch, Good for a Date, Great for Outdoor Dining, Romantic, Worth the Drive

I’ve been here several times for dinner, but this is the first time for lunch. I’ve always loved the place. My opinion is the same. Great food, service and a great a patio as there is. A great place to eat, whether going to the garden or not. Highly recommended.

Tags: Authentic, Great for Brunch, Good for a Date, Great for Outdoor Dining, Sunday Lunch, Great for Lunch, Quiet Conversation, Worth the Drive, Fit for Foodies, Special Occasion, Healthy, Local Ingredients, Seasonal, Notable Wine List, Scenic View

Gertrude’s is one of my favorite reataurants in town and I’ve been to pretty much every restaurant in the area. The outdoor patio right by the cacti garden is so peaceful and beautiful!! The only noise we had was the water fountain by us and birds on a tree. The food is excellent and yhey have a wide variety of choices. The beverages and their wine selection is also good. Our server was very diligent and very assertive with the suggestions. I recommend Gettrude’s as a good place to enjoy a meal and have a good conversation since the noise level is just perfect! It’s good for datea, business meals and friends’ get-togethers.

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